The animal, named Malachi, may have smelled some food. Animal control said safari passengers are allowed to feed certain animals, but not all of them. In fact, visitors are advised not to feed Malachi in particular.

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The camel is now quarantined and being tested for any illnesses. MacDonald needed two stitches but is expected to be OK.

This is not the first time the Catoctin Zoo has had issues with their animals. In 2009, federal inspectors cited the zoo for failing to properly train and supervise workers after a zookeeper was mauled by a jaguar.